Chander Kunj: Plea seeks CBI probe into graft
into the alleged
behind the dilapidated condition of Towers B and C of the
at Silver Sand Island, Vyttila.
Considering the petition filed by Ciby George, an occupant of the residential towers, the bench of Justice P V Kunhikrishnan sought instructions from the central govt.
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The court also directed the deputy solicitor general to obtain instructions from the defence secretary on whether any similar petition had been received and whether any action had been taken.
The petition was adjourned to June 3 for further consideration.
Chander Kunj Towers, completed in July 2018, comprises three towers — Tower A (14 storeys) and Towers B and C (26 storeys each, with a stilt and basement) — housing a total of 264 dwelling units, along with amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool and sewage treatment plant.
Most units were handed over to the allottees by the end of 2018. Concerns over the structural integrity of Towers B and C first emerged in Nov 2019, when residents reported seepage and water leakage.
Subsequently, serious concerns regarding structural stability were raised.
In Nov 2023, IIT Madras submitted a report highlighting significant corrosion in the concrete due to high chloride content, posing a serious safety risk. The report recommended immediate evacuation of all residents from Towers B and C. Following this, on Feb 3, 2025, HC ordered the demolition and reconstruction of the two towers. The petitioner alleged corruption at various levels during the construction of the towers and sought a time-bound investigation.
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